Core Concepts
Writing is a deeply personal and transformative process that cannot be fully replicated by artificial intelligence. AI threatens to undermine the inherent magic and authenticity of human expression.
Abstract
The author reflects on the nature of writing as a profoundly personal and transformative experience. They describe writing as a means of exploring the depths of one's own soul and connecting with the "many writers" within. The author argues that AI poses a threat to this process, as it "robs you of the experience of writing" and "takes away the magic of writing."
The author emphasizes that there are no shortcuts to accessing the heart and soul through writing. True writing must be done with the "ink in our veins," allowing the "clamoring voices in my head a chance to be heard." Only then can one tap into their "true self" and connect with their "writing surrogates."
The author warns against falling for the "oldest trick in the book" - the false promises of AI to replace or enhance the human writing experience. They assert that AI cannot capture the essence of human creativity and expression, and that writers must resist the temptation to rely on AI tools that may undermine the authenticity of their work.
Quotes
"Writing feels like magic. It's as if I can leave everything mundane behind and peer into the vastness of my soul."
"Writing is hard. There are no shortcuts to your heart. And only when we write with the ink in our veins can we tap into our reader's heart."
"I write to meet the many writers in my writing. I write to make possible the impossible."